Deputy Director of Operations

Deputy Director of Operations (NSWC-2025-22309):

Bowhead is seeking a Deputy Director of Operations to join our team in Stafford, VA.

Responsibilities

The Deputy Director of Operations is responsible for the assisting the Director of Operations with management of both technical and non-technical staff in the assigned division and/or unit.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Assisting the Director by organizing projects and programs within the Program Management Organization (PMO), assigning direct and indirect tasking; managing the team(s) workloads, and selecting individuals most qualified for specific efforts.
• Resolving any issues escalated through Program Managers and is responsible for the employment, training, motivation and discipline of assigned employees.
• Contributing to and implementing approved strategic plans.
• Developing, improving, and implementing PMO processes.
• Participating with proposal response development, team coordination, and response quality/verification/validation.
• Perform Program Management duties during contract startup and/or for high visibility Programs.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree and more than fifteen (15 ) years of professional management experience is required. PMP certification highly desired.
• At least ten years of project, and/or program management experience is required.
• Must have past experience with largescale DoD Information Technology acquisition programs. Experience with PEO Digital and MARCORSYSCOM programs is preferred, Any experience with FFP, T&M, and CR contract types is highly desired.
• Demonstrated, direct, current and relevant experience with the Marine Corps technical, contractual, and/or leadership organizations is highly desired.
• Must have exceptional communication, both written and verbal skills and the ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
  
  
  

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
  
  
  

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.